Faringdon Folly

Information and History of Folly Hill and Folly Tower

 

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Click on the links below to read information about, and the history, of Faringdon's Folly
Grade II Listing dated 25 March 1988
Grade II identifies buildings of local/regional interest which warrant every effort being made to preserve them. Buildings dating from 1840 to 1914 are only considered when they are of definite quality and character, the selection being designed to include the principal works of the principal architects. Selected buildings of 1914 to 1939 are also considered.

This pdf files contains the listing for 2 other properties in Faringdon also
Facts, Myths and Tales
The view from the tower
A description of the view to the West, North, East and South
History of Folly Hill
Short History from 12th century to tree planting in 18th century
The life of Gerald Hugh Tyrwhitt 14th Lord Berners 1883- 1950.
Writer, musician, eccentric, once owner of Faringdon House, and builder of the Folly Tower

This site is hosted by Live Connections 01367 710178
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Faringdon Folly is open
on the following dates
2008
31st October 1800-2000

2009
5th April
3rd May
7th June
5th July
2nd August
6th September
4th October

Open 11am - 5pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p,
Children under 11 free

More about Faringdon's history, including Lord Berners, Faringdon House, Robert Heber Percy, The Folly Tower and Lighthouse Faringdon can be found on the history pages of Faringdon Online


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